Samsophsaints Co / Training
Data has changed how we coach. GPS units, event-stream analytics and performance dashboards give us clarity on distance covered, pass networks and...
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When I work with teams and individual players on the training ground, one question comes up more than any other: “What should I eat to recover...
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I hear the same question a lot from coaches and athletes: which strength exercises actually reduce hamstring injuries for sprinters and footballers?...
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Performing well when it matters most is a skill, not an accident. Over the years working on the pitch and in the analysis room, I’ve coached...
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I plan pre-season like building a house: the foundations are physical readiness and contact tolerance, the walls are technical routines and tactical...
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I want to share what I’ve learned working with under-18 sides on set-pieces — which routines actually generate the highest expected goals (xG)...
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I’ve spent years on training grounds testing drills and reshaping players’ roles, and one of the most rewarding transitions I’ve worked on is...
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I’m often asked by athletes and coaches whether high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can replace long runs for middle-distance runners. As...
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I’ve spent years on the training ground testing drills and collecting data, and one question keeps coming up: which plyometric exercises actually...
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